To All You Americans Out There, Happy Fourth!

In honor of  The Most Important Holiday America Has to Offer (and because I’m a massive history nerd), here for your viewing pleasure is a video about the origins of Independence Day. Hope your 4th of July is filled with fireworks and freedom! ‘MURICA [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIoYdC1Gkq8″ width=”540″ height=”320″][su_youtube url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G1PFLuTrgM” height=”480″][/su_youtube]    

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On Memorial Day

As all of you American Germs know, today is Memorial Day. For most of us, it means a day of relaxation and barbecues. A day of no school and (for the salaried among us), no work. Despite the grilling and the pool parties, however, it is important to remember that Memorial Day is not simply […]

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It’s Your Day, Mom

Mothers are incredibly important, which is something that I think we can all agree on. They care for us, feed us, nurture us, and, before we’ve gotten our licenses, drive us everywhere we need to go. Honestly, that trait alone — the ever-willing chauffeur — is one of many reasons why mothers are so special. Who […]

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Hollywood and Female Autonomy: Why Divergent Should be Discussed

If you’re like me, then you went into Divergent expecting a fast-paced, mind-candy, dystopian-set teen romance movie. And, if you’re like me, you walked out of the experience thoroughly impressed with the portrayal of the main character, Tris, and how she relates to young girls and female agency. Now, full disclosure, I have never read the Divergent book series […]

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